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I have a touch of sunburn, but it was still a great day. Not quite sure why Jimmy Anderson came in as nightwatchman though. Looking forward to tomorrow now.

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08-19-2011 , 05:55 PM

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BASaint

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u went? good brag. i should try to get tickets, this team deserves full houses!

Last edited by BASaint; 08-19-2011 at 05:57 PM. Reason: the english, not the indians ldo

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08-20-2011 , 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by uncle_chopchop

The Argus report into why we suck more than England do is out; chairman of selectors sacked, other selectors sacked, coach is probably going to be sacked 1year into a 3-4year contract + more sackings to come. All good news imo. The bad news: Michael Clarke not sacked, Phil Hughes not sacked, random net spinners not sacked, Simon Katich not reinstated with an official apology from the pm

Its about 5 years too late to be getting rid of the selectors who have been responsible for some of the most ineptdecisions in australian sporting history

Yes unfortuantely its far too late not to employ the muppet Buchanan and anyone who was responsible for backing him.

Its very difficult though for any great side. They will continue to win no matter what so coaches, managers etc who come along with their stupid approaches are hard to argue against because their record is so good.

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08-20-2011 , 06:15 AM

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Jimmy piling on the runs. 5 bowlers ainec...

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08-20-2011 , 06:16 AM

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BASaint

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meh gotta go out today so cant watch the first session, but I look forward to returning in time to watch Jimmy wrap up his century

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08-20-2011 , 06:36 AM

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Bopara over/under 4.5 runs?

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08-20-2011 , 06:45 AM

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Scratch that. He'll probably get like 22 from 100 balls, trying so hard not to get out - completely forgetting about the greater cause and the reason he's in the team.

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08-20-2011 , 12:00 PM

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DonkDonkDonkDonk

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Sehwag survived 5 balls this time!

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08-20-2011 , 12:13 PM

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BASaint

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great strike rate tho, 8 runs in 7 balls against england this summer

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08-20-2011 , 12:25 PM

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India can't just roll over again, can they? I mean they should be able to save this game from here a fair percentage of the time, no?

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08-20-2011 , 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Brickie

India can't just roll over again, can they? I mean they should be able to save this game from here a fair percentage of the time, no?

I wouldn't put anything past this India team at the moment

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08-20-2011 , 01:55 PM

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Wow, that stumping looks out, but no way can you give it on that evidence.

Last edited by The Brickie; 08-20-2011 at 01:56 PM. Reason: err, maybe you can...

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08-20-2011 , 08:43 PM

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BASaint

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wow they got tendulkar and sharma as well.

this is bordering on total humiliation. Indians better pray for rain or England are going to win this by an innings and 1xx runs.

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08-21-2011 , 05:59 AM

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I like Sanjay Manjreker as a pundit. He doesn't suck up to the English homers like so many of the token away pundits do.

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08-21-2011 , 06:05 AM

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gambhir might not bad because he's still concussed

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08-21-2011 , 07:20 AM

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Dravid is such a ledge.

He can go home with his head held high anyway.

If I'm not mistaken that was his 100th first class century.

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08-21-2011 , 08:36 AM

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anyone listening to Webber interview on TMS? dangerously candid imo

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08-21-2011 , 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BASaint

anyone listening to Webber interview on TMS? dangerously candid imo

Heh he's honest to say the least...

India's biggest score of the series, wow. Aggers and Vaughan suggesting England might be better off not enforcing the follow-on to give the bowlers a rest, would tend to agree, particularly with Dravid playing like this

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08-21-2011 , 10:47 AM

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good chance for tendulkar to get his hundred tomorrow i think. england a bit tired, likely to be shielded from the new ball this time, wicket still flat.

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08-21-2011 , 11:28 AM

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DonkDonkDonkDonk

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Yay dravid so I will get to see some cricket tommorrow!

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08-21-2011 , 12:02 PM

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wtf just happened?

There was no evidence there, was there?

I can only assume the 3rd umpire got to see a side-on hotspot shot which we didn't.

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08-21-2011 , 12:14 PM

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wtf just happened?

There was no evidence there, was there?

I can only assume the 3rd umpire got to see a side-on hotspot shot which we didn't.

Definitely not out. Not even close to conclusive evidence to overturn. Poor Dravid. Carries his bat in 1st innings, then has to open the batting and get a shocking decision.

I predict Tendulkar to score a brisk 40 before getting out handling the ball.